126. How to Travel More, for Less: Credit Card Points, Saver Fares, Positioning Flights & More!

126. How to Travel More, for Less: Credit Card Points, Saver Fares, Positioning Flights & More!

Want to learn how to fly around the world without draining your bank account? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Benny—my go-to travel expert—to talk about travel hacking, maximizing credit card points, and finding the best flight deals. ✈️ We cover everything from travel misconceptions and saver award flights to what to do when your flight gets delayed. Whether you’re planning a big international trip or just looking for ways to save on flights, you’ll walk away with practical tips to make travel more affordable.


👉 Inside this episode:

-How to let travel deals “come to you”

-Tools & services Benny uses for cheap flights

-Positioning flights and why they can save you thousands

-What to do when your flight is delayed or canceled

-Best credit cards for travelers and if premium cards are worth it

-Benny’s favorite destinations and airlines for points redemptions


CONNECT WITH BENNY: https://www.instagram.com/bennyfillo


WHAT'S IN BENNY'S WALLET:

AmEx Platinum

AmEx Gold

Chase Sapphire Reserve

Chase Freedom Unlimited

Capital One Travel

Rakuten (for AmEx points)

AutoPilot (flight price tracker)

Other Episode with Benny


My Credit Cards: www.breakyourbudget.com/toolkit


TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Welcome & episode intro

1:00 – Housekeeping & BYB financial tools

3:00 – Travel hacking 101: misconceptions & flexibility

7:00 – Tools for cheap flights: Google Flights, Going, Thrifty Traveler

10:30 – Business class on points & saver rates explained

15:00 – Planning a trip with points (flights vs hotels)

20:00 – Positioning flights: why they can save you $$$

23:00 – What to do when flights are delayed or canceled

31:00 – Travel credit cards: Amex Platinum vs Chase Reserve

41:00 – Benny’s favorite airlines, destinations & best redemptions


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